Saint Louis Billikens vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/4/25
The Billikens and Minutemen are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Minutemen will host the game at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 150.5 points, and Massachusetts is favored by -1 to win at home against Saint Louis.
SAINT LOUIS BILLIKENS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK
The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen -1
This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 4th.
WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Minutemen.
- Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Saint Louis Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Saint Louis Billikens Recent Game/Games
Saint Louis fell to 11-9 on the season after a 71-63 home loss to Dayton on Friday, January 31st. The Billikens entered the game as -2 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 134, which was under the O/U line of 143.5.
Saint Louis was down 37-25 at halftime but showed some fight in the 2nd half, outscoring Dayton 38-34. However, their comeback effort wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Saint Louis put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 46.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 38.5% from beyond the arc, connecting on 10 of 26 attempts, while shooting 56.5% on two-point shots (13/23). At the free-throw line, the Billikens went 7 for 11, hitting 63.6%.
Gibson Jimerson led the way with 21 points, shooting 57.1% overall and 37.5% from three. Javon Bennett added 19 points, hitting 50% from deep, and Isaiah Swope contributed 15 points, matching Jimerson’s 37.5% from three-point range. Nate Santos also hit 50% from three, finishing with 13 points.
Saint Louis gave up 71 points on 46% shooting from the field, as their defense allowed 23 made baskets on 49 attempts. Inside the arc, the Billikens allowed 13 two-point field goals on 23 attempts, which is 56% shooting.
From three-point range, Saint Louis allowed 10 made threes on 26 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 11 times, where they converted 7 of those attempts, shooting 63%. The Billikens gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Can Massachusetts Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games
The Minutemen improved to 9-12 on the season with a 62-53 road win over Duquesne on Saturday. Entering the game as +3.5 point underdogs, Massachusetts not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Massachusetts led 25-24 at halftime before outscoring Duquesne 37-29 in the second half. The game’s total points of 115 fell well below the O/U line of 144.5.
In their last game, the Minutemen managed just 62 points, shooting 41.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 44.8%. They hit 31.2% from beyond the arc, connecting on 5 of 16 attempts, and struggled at the free-throw line, shooting 47.4% (9/19).
Rahsool Diggins was a standout, scoring 32 points on 11 of 18 shooting, including 5 of 9 from three. Daniel Hankins-Sanford added 12 points and 12 rebounds, while Tre Dinkins III contributed 11 points and 5 assists, despite shooting just 23.1% from the floor.
Massachusetts put on a defensive clinic, holding their opponent to just 53 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Minutemen were particularly effective against the three-point shot, where they limited their opponent to just 4 makes on 23 attempts, a 17% success rate.
Even from the free-throw line, the opposition couldn’t find their rhythm, converting only 11 of 22 attempts. Massachusetts also gave up 12 offensive rebounds but managed to keep the damage to a minimum.